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Top 12 consumer car debuts at 2012 U.S. auto shows

The 2012 calendar year brought a lot of excitement in the automotive industry. Sales numbers show a gradual recovery, and pending federal fuel-efficiency requirements have fueled a slew of mainstream green technologies that don't dampen driving dynamics. Among the glitz of auto shows, some of our most memorable reveals from the year include such high-profile machines as the 2013 SRT Viper and Acura NSX concept.

£400,000 parking space for sale

The UK’s most expensive parking space has been advertised for a whopping £400,000 – 15 times the average UK salary. The space, which holds two cars, is located close to the Royal Albert Hall in Kensington. On Bing: see pictures of expensive parking spaces London world’s most expensive place to park Its pricetag is 2.5 times that of the typical UK house – but still £3,792 cheaper than the average house in London, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Winners announced in Chinese Auto Design Awards 2011

Winners in the fourth Chinese Auto Design Awards have finally been announced. Held at the China Agriculture Film and Television Center in Beijing, the glamourous ceremony saw awards given to two groups; students and automotive manufacturers. Amongst the automotive groups, it was GAC Trumpchi that was awarded the ‘Best Design Innovation Award', whilst Buick's picked up the ‘Golden Dot Award' for its ‘Envision' concept car.